Founder-President Mgr Georges Coriaty is assisted by a team of volunteer parishioners and Sister Aline Caron. The SAIMOC – Society for the Assistance of Middle Eastern Immigrants in Canada, promises to offer the following services:

• Welcoming at the various entry points to the country
• The provision of clothing suitable for the climate
• Assistance in finding housing
• Temporary housing
• Administrative assistance for the translation and validation of diplomas
• Job search
• Support for the integration of children in schools
• Financial support for families in need
• The visit and assistance of elderly and sick individuals
• A moral support service.

Let us note the respect for the internal regulations and the election formula in the annual general meetings that existed at that time.

From 600 registered families in 1960, the number rose to 1,700 in 1972. The often-expressed need for a common place for cultural and social activities gave rise to the idea of the Bois-de-Boulogne Community and Cultural Center, the construction of which was completed in 1974 thanks to the contribution of Mr. Henri Salloum and his team of volunteers. The SAIMOC established its main office there.

The Civil War breaks out in Lebanon. A catastrophe that will require, starting in 1976, the mobilization of all the resources of SAIMOC. The financial support from the federal and provincial governments was essential to cover the costs of the humanitarian operation undertaken in Montreal. In 1991, the great singer Majda El Roumi was invited to Place des Arts to give a recital organized by SAIMOC for the benefit of those displaced by the war. It was not until around 1995 that the flow of refugees from Lebanon stopped.

In addition to the burden of its humanitarian mission, SAIMOC had to overcome serious obstacles starting in 1983. Despite government budget cuts, it was forced to expand its services beyond the Middle Eastern community in order to maintain its status. From then on, to be able to operate, SAIMOC had to rely on private donations. Mr. Georges Assal served as the chairman of the board for nearly twenty years. Mr. Fouad AbiSaleh succeeded him for five years. With the decline of the Lebanese immigration wave and the illness of Bishop Coriaty, there was very little action in 1996 and 1997.

Minister Monique Gagnon-Tremblay, accompanied by the Member of Parliament for Acadie, Mr. Yvan Bordeleau, visits the offices of SAIMOC, in the presence of council members, from left to right, Sister Elisabeth Tellier, Mrs. Thérése Gaffiero, Monsignor George Coriaty, Mr. Raymond Carama, Mr. Henri Salloum, president of the community center, Dr. Raouf Ayas, Mr. Camille Alepin, Mr. Fouad Abi-Saleh, president of the board of directors of SAIMOC, Mr. Georges Assal.

In 1998, Claudie Ayas takes the presidency of the board and "Entraide Bois-de-Boulogne" becomes the new corporate name of the organization.

The Bois-de-Boulogne Mutual Aid is relocated to the Acadie Recreation Center, located at 2005 Victor Doré.

President Claudie Ayas receives the commemorative medal of Queen Elizabeth II.

Entraide receives the Medal of the National Assembly on the occasion of the organization's 40th anniversary.

The Gathering of Middle Eastern Christians (RCMO) becomes a corporate member and sits as a non-elected member on the Aid Council.

Entraide becomes a member of the Local Council of Community Stakeholders (CLIC).

The 'ÉducAtout' homework assistance program is offered to elementary school students in the public schools of the neighborhood.

The City of Montreal is relocating partner organizations, including Entraide Bois-de-Boulogne, to the Bordeaux-Cartierville Community Center, located at 1405 Henri-Bourassa West.

Entraide receives the Medal of the National Assembly on the occasion of the organization's 50th anniversary. The book "Entraide Bois-de-Boulogne / SAIMOC 1964-2014" is published.

A film 'Mutual Aid in a Land of Hope' commemorating the history of the organization is produced. A new logo is adopted.

Following the war that broke out in Syria in 2011, Entraide sponsors 33 families and helps over 300 families by providing them with reception and integration services.

The Aleppo Foundation becomes a corporate member and sits as a non-elected member on the Assistance Council.

The music integration program 'MusiquEntraide' is offered to the children of newcomers.

The City of Montreal acquires and renovates 12225 Grenet, which becomes the Cultural and Community Center of Cartierville, and relocates the City's partner organizations, including Entraide.

Claudie Ayas receives the Medal of the National Assembly.

The annual Leader of Tomorrow scholarship is awarded to young people who stand out for their volunteer work.

A French conversation book is funded by the Mutual Aid and French language courses taught by Mr. Georges Elias Toomajan.

Entraide is celebrating its 60th anniversary. A grand ball is being organized to commemorate the occasion. A special edition of La Voix de l’Entraide is being produced to highlight the names of the Lifetime Governors and the members of the boards of directors since 1964.

Mrs. Solange Bassal as well as Mrs. Amal Elkouri receive the medal from the member of the National Assembly.